14 transgender elected officials you should know
These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
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Virginia Democrats Rally to Beat Out Far-Right Politicians on Election Day
The Virginia election is set to be a crucial juncture for LGBTQ+ protections and reproductive rights amid intensified conservative challenges.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
What Is EMILY's List, the Group Sen. Laphonza Butler Led?
The group Butler ran supports pro-choice Democratic women, including LGBTQ+ ones, running for public office.
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Three more inductees announced for LGBTQ+ Political Hall of Fame
Judge John Arrowood of North Carolina, Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem, and Claudia López, former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, will be inducted in December.
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Here Are the LGBTQ+ Races to Watch on Election Day 2023
The election could mean LGBTQ+ firsts in Virginia, New Jersey, and Mississippi, along with important progress elsewhere.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Virginia House Advances Anti-Trans Sports, Outing Bills
Democrats say, however, the bills have little chance of passing the Senate, which they control.
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Virginia lieutenant governor offers awkward 'apology' after misgendering trans lawmaker Danica Roem
Winsome Earle-Sears said she meant no offense but that she herself suffered disrespect after she called Roem "sir."
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Danica Roem Makes History Again and Is Elected Virginia's First Transgender State Senator
Danica Roem was the first transgender person seated in any state legislature. During her campaign for state Senate, she faced transphobia but emerged victorious on Election Day.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Danica Roem Is Letting Her Record Speak for Itself as She Runs for Virginia Senate
Roem, the first out trans person to serve in a state legislature, is vying to be the second out trans state senator.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023